Monthly Progress Report on Contract DA18-108-AMC-32-A (Southern Research Institute)

Abstract

The response time of the electrochemical cell was investigated. An average response time of about three seconds was obtained with a new cell. The cell was made with a methyl cellulose gel that was prepared with an oxime solution. The response was measured with a cyanide generator delivering about two micrograms per liter of HCN. The sensitivity was about the same as that of the standard oxime cells. A response time of about six seconds was measured with the thin film cell; but evaporation of the electrolyte was a serious problem with this cell. Drying of the gel will be a problem with the field use of the new cell, but we should be able to design a cell to keep the proper amount of water in the gel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 1963
Accession Number
AD0404243

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  • Alvin N. Bird

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  • Southern Research

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  • Advanced Electronics

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